IDF: In the past 24 hours, the IDF struck more than 380 Hezbollah terror organization targets in southern Lebanon: Launchers, headquarters, and terrorists from the Hezbollah terror organization were struck
In the past 24 hours, the IDF struck more than 380 Hezbollah terror organization targets in order to support the operations of ground forces operating in southern Lebanon.
Among the infrastructure struck: Terrorists, headquarters, and numerous launchers, including launchers that launched rockets toward Israeli territory and were dismantled in a rapid response.
The IDF is on high alert in defense and will operate in accordance with directives from the political echelon.
In the past 24 hours, the IDF struck more than 380 Hezbollah terror organization targets in order to support the operations of ground forces operating in southern Lebanon.
Among the infrastructure struck: Terrorists, headquarters, and numerous launchers, including launchers that launched rockets toward Israeli territory and were dismantled in a rapid response.
The IDF is on high alert in defense and will operate in accordance with directives from the political echelon.
IDF: In coordination with the Home Front Command's ongoing situational assessment, it was decided to update the defensive guidelines from today, Friday, April 17th, 2026, at 16:00, until Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, at 20:00
In accordance with the guidelines, the entire country will move to full activity levels, with no restrictions, except: In areas on the front line, a gathering limit of up to 1,000 people will apply until Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at 20:00.
As of Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 20:00 the gathering restriction in areas on the front line will also be lifted.
The Home Front Command continues to conduct ongoing situational assessments. Any changes to the civilian defense policies will be communicated to the public accordingly.
In accordance with the guidelines, the entire country will move to full activity levels, with no restrictions, except: In areas on the front line, a gathering limit of up to 1,000 people will apply until Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at 20:00.
As of Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 20:00 the gathering restriction in areas on the front line will also be lifted.
The Home Front Command continues to conduct ongoing situational assessments. Any changes to the civilian defense policies will be communicated to the public accordingly.
IDF: Summary of Operation Roaring Lion:
Attached are the following:
Graphic presenting IDF data from Operation “Roaring Lion”: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC17042026473785
Statement by the IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin, regarding the achievements of the operation against Iran and its outcomes: https://bit.ly/4cxs9su
Degrading the command and control of the Iranian terror regime:
Chart displaying the elimination of the senior Iranian terror regime leadership: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC170420267527529
Footage from a strike on a command center of the Iranian terror regime in the heart of Tehran: https://bit.ly/4b3eRmX
Damage to the ballistic missile array:
Graphic presenting the operational capability of Iran’s ballistic missile production array: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC17042026734857
Compilation of strikes on ballistic missile launchers: https://bit.ly/4tRJZ0r
Damage to the military industries:
Illustration presenting Iran’s production capabilities following Operation Roaring Lion: https://bit.ly/4tRJZ0r
Map showing the military industry targets that were struck: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC170420265643757
Footage from IDF strikes and operations during Operation Roaring Lion:
Compilation of strikes on aerial defense systems: https://bit.ly/4cNrYuq
Compilation of strikes on naval assets: https://bit.ly/4tTqDYO
Compilation of strikes on regime airfields and aircraft: https://bit.ly/3QffH9y
Compilation of Israeli Air Force activity: https://bit.ly/4epKcTZ
Compilation of Israeli Air Force aircraft en route to strike terror targets in Iran: https://bit.ly/42i6qjq
Attached are the following:
Graphic presenting IDF data from Operation “Roaring Lion”: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC17042026473785
Statement by the IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin, regarding the achievements of the operation against Iran and its outcomes: https://bit.ly/4cxs9su
Degrading the command and control of the Iranian terror regime:
Chart displaying the elimination of the senior Iranian terror regime leadership: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC170420267527529
Footage from a strike on a command center of the Iranian terror regime in the heart of Tehran: https://bit.ly/4b3eRmX
Damage to the ballistic missile array:
Graphic presenting the operational capability of Iran’s ballistic missile production array: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC17042026734857
Compilation of strikes on ballistic missile launchers: https://bit.ly/4tRJZ0r
Damage to the military industries:
Illustration presenting Iran’s production capabilities following Operation Roaring Lion: https://bit.ly/4tRJZ0r
Map showing the military industry targets that were struck: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC170420265643757
Footage from IDF strikes and operations during Operation Roaring Lion:
Compilation of strikes on aerial defense systems: https://bit.ly/4cNrYuq
Compilation of strikes on naval assets: https://bit.ly/4tTqDYO
Compilation of strikes on regime airfields and aircraft: https://bit.ly/3QffH9y
Compilation of Israeli Air Force activity: https://bit.ly/4epKcTZ
Compilation of Israeli Air Force aircraft en route to strike terror targets in Iran: https://bit.ly/42i6qjq
IDF: The IDF reveals a military operation by an elite unit in the “Christophani Ridge” Minutes before the ceasefire:
Last night (Thursday), IDF soldiers from an elite unit conducted a special operation.
IDF soldiers from a special unit began an operation last night (Thursday), prior to the ceasefire agreement coming into effect. As part of the operation, the soldiers landed in the “Christofani Ridge” in southern Lebanon and established an operational presence in the area.
The operation, which was approved by the IDF Chief of the General Staff, was commanded by the Commander of the Israeli Air Force and the Commander of the Northern Command.
The IDF remains on high alert and will continue to remove threats in southern Lebanon throughout the area between the border with Israel and the designated line, in accordance with the ceasefire understandings.
Attached are images of the IDF Chief of the General Staff, Eyal Zamir, and the Commander of the Israeli Air Force, Tomer Bar, at the Israeli Air Force command center: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1704202618654
Last night (Thursday), IDF soldiers from an elite unit conducted a special operation.
IDF soldiers from a special unit began an operation last night (Thursday), prior to the ceasefire agreement coming into effect. As part of the operation, the soldiers landed in the “Christofani Ridge” in southern Lebanon and established an operational presence in the area.
The operation, which was approved by the IDF Chief of the General Staff, was commanded by the Commander of the Israeli Air Force and the Commander of the Northern Command.
The IDF remains on high alert and will continue to remove threats in southern Lebanon throughout the area between the border with Israel and the designated line, in accordance with the ceasefire understandings.
Attached are images of the IDF Chief of the General Staff, Eyal Zamir, and the Commander of the Israeli Air Force, Tomer Bar, at the Israeli Air Force command center: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1704202618654
IDF: Following the alert that was activated regarding a suspected terrorist infiltration in the community of Negohot, a terrorist armed with a knife was identified and neutralized within the community. No injuries were reported.
IDF soldiers are currently conducting searches in the area.
IDF soldiers are currently conducting searches in the area.
Joint IDF and ISA announcement:
Following the elimination of the terrorist who infiltrated the community of Negohot: IDF soldiers conducted a targeted operation at the terrorist’s residence, locating weapons and military equipment
Earlier today (Saturday), a terrorist who infiltrated the community of Negohot in Judea and Samaria was identified and eliminated in a rapid response.
Following the incident, IDF soldiers, directed by the ISA, operated in the Khirbet Fuqeiqah area, adjacent to the Negohot community, where the terrorist resided.
The soldiers conducted a targeted raid at the terrorist’s residence and located an improvised weapon and military equipment, which the terrorist had planned to use for executing terrorist activities against IDF troops and Israeli civilians.
Attached is an image of the weapons and equipment located at the terrorist’s residence: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC18062026165471469
Following the elimination of the terrorist who infiltrated the community of Negohot: IDF soldiers conducted a targeted operation at the terrorist’s residence, locating weapons and military equipment
Earlier today (Saturday), a terrorist who infiltrated the community of Negohot in Judea and Samaria was identified and eliminated in a rapid response.
Following the incident, IDF soldiers, directed by the ISA, operated in the Khirbet Fuqeiqah area, adjacent to the Negohot community, where the terrorist resided.
The soldiers conducted a targeted raid at the terrorist’s residence and located an improvised weapon and military equipment, which the terrorist had planned to use for executing terrorist activities against IDF troops and Israeli civilians.
Attached is an image of the weapons and equipment located at the terrorist’s residence: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC18062026165471469
IDF: Since the ceasefire came into effect, IDF soldiers south of the Yellow Line in southern Lebanon have identified in several incidents in which terrorists violated the ceasefire understandings by approaching from north of the Yellow Line toward IDF soldiers, posing an immediate threat.
Following their identification, and in order to remove the threat, the Israeli Air Force, together with ground forces, conducted precise strikes against the terrorists.
Artillery fire was carried out in support of the ground troops operating in the area, and terrorist infrastructure sites used to facilitate attacks were struck in response to the threats.
The IDF is operating in accordance with the directives of the political echelon. Accordingly, the IDF is authorized to take the necessary measures in self-defense against threats, while ensuring the security of Israeli civilians and the soldiers deployed in the area. Actions taken in self-defense and to remove immediate threats are not restricted by the ceasefire. The IDF will not allow harm to Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers and will take all necessary measures to ensure their safety.
The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to Israeli civilians and its troops.
Following their identification, and in order to remove the threat, the Israeli Air Force, together with ground forces, conducted precise strikes against the terrorists.
Artillery fire was carried out in support of the ground troops operating in the area, and terrorist infrastructure sites used to facilitate attacks were struck in response to the threats.
The IDF is operating in accordance with the directives of the political echelon. Accordingly, the IDF is authorized to take the necessary measures in self-defense against threats, while ensuring the security of Israeli civilians and the soldiers deployed in the area. Actions taken in self-defense and to remove immediate threats are not restricted by the ceasefire. The IDF will not allow harm to Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers and will take all necessary measures to ensure their safety.
The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to Israeli civilians and its troops.
IDF: The IDF eliminated a terrorist cell operating in proximity to IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon, in the area of the forward defense line dedicated to preventing imminent threats to Israel’s northern communities
Earlier today (Saturday), IDF soldiers identified a terrorist cell that violated the ceasefire understandings and approached IDF soldiers operating south of the defense line dedicated to preventing an imminent threat to Israel’s northern communities. The approaching terrorists posed a threat to the troops.
In a rapid operational response, aimed at removing the threat, the Israeli Air Force struck and eliminated the terrorists.
Additionally, the IDF struck an underground shaft in the area south of the forward defense line, as well as Hezbollah terrorists who were identified entering it. A hit was identified.
The IDF is operating in accordance with the directives of the political echelon. Accordingly, the IDF is authorized to take the necessary measures in self-defense against threats, while ensuring the security of Israeli civilians and the soldiers deployed in the area. Actions taken in self-defense and to remove immediate threats are not restricted by the ceasefire. The IDF will not allow harm to Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers and will take all necessary measures to ensure their safety.
The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to Israeli civilians and its troops.
Earlier today (Saturday), IDF soldiers identified a terrorist cell that violated the ceasefire understandings and approached IDF soldiers operating south of the defense line dedicated to preventing an imminent threat to Israel’s northern communities. The approaching terrorists posed a threat to the troops.
In a rapid operational response, aimed at removing the threat, the Israeli Air Force struck and eliminated the terrorists.
Additionally, the IDF struck an underground shaft in the area south of the forward defense line, as well as Hezbollah terrorists who were identified entering it. A hit was identified.
The IDF is operating in accordance with the directives of the political echelon. Accordingly, the IDF is authorized to take the necessary measures in self-defense against threats, while ensuring the security of Israeli civilians and the soldiers deployed in the area. Actions taken in self-defense and to remove immediate threats are not restricted by the ceasefire. The IDF will not allow harm to Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers and will take all necessary measures to ensure their safety.
The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to Israeli civilians and its troops.
Attached is an IDF announcement regarding the name of a fallen soldier whose family has been notified:
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC180420261196846854
In the incident yesterday (Friday), in which Command Sergeant Major (Res.) Barak Kalfon fell, two soldiers were moderately injured, and an additional soldier was lightly injured.
The soldiers were evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment, and their families have been notified.
Further details and photos of fallen soldiers are published and updated on the IDF website: https://www.idf.il/59780
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC180420261196846854
In the incident yesterday (Friday), in which Command Sergeant Major (Res.) Barak Kalfon fell, two soldiers were moderately injured, and an additional soldier was lightly injured.
The soldiers were evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment, and their families have been notified.
Further details and photos of fallen soldiers are published and updated on the IDF website: https://www.idf.il/59780
Attached is an IDF announcement regarding the name of a fallen soldier whose family has been notified: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC190420261196846854
In the incident in which Sergeant First Class (Res.) Lidor Porat fell, an additional soldier was severely injured, four soldiers were moderately injured, and four additional soldiers were lightly injured.
The soldiers were evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment, and their families have been notified.
Additionally, attached is a link to the IDF website, where updates on fallen soldiers are published: https://www.idf.il/59780
In the incident in which Sergeant First Class (Res.) Lidor Porat fell, an additional soldier was severely injured, four soldiers were moderately injured, and four additional soldiers were lightly injured.
The soldiers were evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment, and their families have been notified.
Additionally, attached is a link to the IDF website, where updates on fallen soldiers are published: https://www.idf.il/59780
IDF: IDF reveals pre-ceasefire strikes: 150+ Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in 24 hours
Operation Roaring Lion total: Over 1,800 Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in Lebanon
In the 24 hours prior to the ceasefire understandings taking effect, the IDF struck hundreds of terrorists and terror infrastructure used by Hezbollah to advance terror attacks against the State of Israel and IDF soldiers.
In the strikes, the IDF struck over 150 Hezbollah terrorists, along with approximately 300 military infrastructure sites, including launchers, command centers, and weapons storage facilities across several areas in Lebanon.
Among the eliminated Hezbollah commanders was Hezbollah’s Bint Jbeil Sector Commander, Ali Rida Abbas. The Bint Jbeil sector is one of Hezbollah’s key frontline sectors, which Abbas commanded as part of the combat against IDF soldiers. Abbas advanced numerous attacks against IDF soldiers and the State of Israel over the years, particularly during Operation Roaring Lion. In addition, Abbas worked to restore the Bint Jbeil sector and held a number of positions within the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
Abbas is the fourth Hezbollah Bint Jbeil sector commander to be eliminated by the IDF since the beginning of Operation Northern Arrows.
The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to Israeli civilians and its soldiers.
Operation Roaring Lion total: Over 1,800 Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in Lebanon
In the 24 hours prior to the ceasefire understandings taking effect, the IDF struck hundreds of terrorists and terror infrastructure used by Hezbollah to advance terror attacks against the State of Israel and IDF soldiers.
In the strikes, the IDF struck over 150 Hezbollah terrorists, along with approximately 300 military infrastructure sites, including launchers, command centers, and weapons storage facilities across several areas in Lebanon.
Among the eliminated Hezbollah commanders was Hezbollah’s Bint Jbeil Sector Commander, Ali Rida Abbas. The Bint Jbeil sector is one of Hezbollah’s key frontline sectors, which Abbas commanded as part of the combat against IDF soldiers. Abbas advanced numerous attacks against IDF soldiers and the State of Israel over the years, particularly during Operation Roaring Lion. In addition, Abbas worked to restore the Bint Jbeil sector and held a number of positions within the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
Abbas is the fourth Hezbollah Bint Jbeil sector commander to be eliminated by the IDF since the beginning of Operation Northern Arrows.
The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to Israeli civilians and its soldiers.
IDF: IDF intelligence confirms: Hezbollah fired toward UNIFIL forces in southern Lebanon during the ceasefire
Following an IDF operational and intelligence assessment, it can be confirmed that a Hezbollah terrorist cell opened fire toward UNIFIL forces yesterday (Saturday) while they attempted to clear unexploded ordnance in the Al-Ghandouriyah area in southern Lebanon.
As a result of the fire, one UNIFIL peacekeeper was killed, and three additional UNIFIL personnel were injured, two of them severely.
The Hezbollah terrorist organization continues to exploit the ceasefire to carry out terror activities, while endangering and harming international forces and personnel in Lebanon.
Following an IDF operational and intelligence assessment, it can be confirmed that a Hezbollah terrorist cell opened fire toward UNIFIL forces yesterday (Saturday) while they attempted to clear unexploded ordnance in the Al-Ghandouriyah area in southern Lebanon.
As a result of the fire, one UNIFIL peacekeeper was killed, and three additional UNIFIL personnel were injured, two of them severely.
The Hezbollah terrorist organization continues to exploit the ceasefire to carry out terror activities, while endangering and harming international forces and personnel in Lebanon.
IDF: Following the ceasefire agreement: IDF reveals the Forward Defense Line and the area in which IDF soldiers are operating to thwart direct threats to communities of northern Israel
At present, five divisions, alongside Israeli Navy forces, are operating simultaneously south of the Forward Defense Line in southern Lebanon in order to dismantle Hezbollah terror infrastructure sites and to prevent direct threats to communities in northern Israel.
At present, five divisions, alongside Israeli Navy forces, are operating simultaneously south of the Forward Defense Line in southern Lebanon in order to dismantle Hezbollah terror infrastructure sites and to prevent direct threats to communities in northern Israel.
IDF: More than 250 terrorists eliminated and over 1,000 weapons and munitions items identified: operations of the 162nd Division in southern Lebanon
The 162nd Division continue defensive activity in southern Lebanon, south of the Forward Defense Line, in order to remove the direct threat to communities in northern Israel.
To date, IDF troops from the 162nd Division have eliminated more than 250 terrorists, dismantled over 405 terrorist infrastructures, and located more than 1,000 weapons and munitions items in the Forward Defense Area. During one of the operations, body cameras belonging to Hezbollah terrorist organization operatives were found, containing recordings used for the organization’s propaganda.
The IDF will continue to operate with determination to remove threats, maintain the security of the civilians of the State of Israel, and strengthen the forward defense posture.
Attached is footage from body cameras of Hezbollah terrorist operatives filming propaganda videos: https://bit.ly/4et8yMD
Attached is footage from the operations of the 162nd Division in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4cuaamQ
Attached is footage from underground tunnel routes identified by the IDF troops: https://bit.ly/4mB0WK1
Attached is a graphic presenting data on the operations of the 162nd Division: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC04/19392874
Attached are photos from the operations of the 162nd Division in southern Lebanon: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC190420261
The 162nd Division continue defensive activity in southern Lebanon, south of the Forward Defense Line, in order to remove the direct threat to communities in northern Israel.
To date, IDF troops from the 162nd Division have eliminated more than 250 terrorists, dismantled over 405 terrorist infrastructures, and located more than 1,000 weapons and munitions items in the Forward Defense Area. During one of the operations, body cameras belonging to Hezbollah terrorist organization operatives were found, containing recordings used for the organization’s propaganda.
The IDF will continue to operate with determination to remove threats, maintain the security of the civilians of the State of Israel, and strengthen the forward defense posture.
Attached is footage from body cameras of Hezbollah terrorist operatives filming propaganda videos: https://bit.ly/4et8yMD
Attached is footage from the operations of the 162nd Division in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4cuaamQ
Attached is footage from underground tunnel routes identified by the IDF troops: https://bit.ly/4mB0WK1
Attached is a graphic presenting data on the operations of the 162nd Division: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC04/19392874
Attached are photos from the operations of the 162nd Division in southern Lebanon: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC190420261
IDF: IDF soldiers are operating south of the Forward Defense Line in order to prevent imminent threats to Israel’s northern communities.
Earlier today (Sunday), IDF soldiers identified an armed terrorist who violated the ceasefire understandings by crossing the Forward Defense Line and approaching IDF soldiers, posing an immediate threat.
Following the identification, the soldiers eliminated the terrorist, removing the threat.
The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to Israeli civilians and its soldiers.
Earlier today (Sunday), IDF soldiers identified an armed terrorist who violated the ceasefire understandings by crossing the Forward Defense Line and approaching IDF soldiers, posing an immediate threat.
Following the identification, the soldiers eliminated the terrorist, removing the threat.
The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to Israeli civilians and its soldiers.
IDF: Following the completion of an initial examination regarding a photograph published earlier today of an IDF soldier harming a Christian symbol, it was determined that the photograph depicts an IDF soldier operating in southern Lebanon.
The IDF views the incident with great severity and emphasizes that the soldier’s conduct is wholly inconsistent with the values expected of its troops.
The incident is being investigated by the Northern Command and is currently being addressed through the chain of command. Appropriate measures will be taken against those involved in accordance with the findings.
Furthermore, the IDF is working to assist the community in restoring the statue to its place.
The IDF is operating to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure established by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, and has no intention of harming civilian infrastructure, including religious buildings or religious symbols.
The IDF views the incident with great severity and emphasizes that the soldier’s conduct is wholly inconsistent with the values expected of its troops.
The incident is being investigated by the Northern Command and is currently being addressed through the chain of command. Appropriate measures will be taken against those involved in accordance with the findings.
Furthermore, the IDF is working to assist the community in restoring the statue to its place.
The IDF is operating to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure established by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, and has no intention of harming civilian infrastructure, including religious buildings or religious symbols.
IDF: Overnight, the IDF struck a loaded and ready-to-fire launcher in the area of Qalaouiye in southern Lebanon, north of the Forward Defense Line, in order to prevent a direct threat to the communities of northern Israel.
The loaded launcher posed an immediate threat to IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians and was struck in order to remove the threat.
The IDF will continue to take the necessary measures in self-defense against threats, while ensuring the security of Israeli civilians and the soldiers deployed in the area. The IDF will not allow harm to Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers and will take all necessary measures to ensure their safety.
The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to Israeli civilians and its soldiers.
Attached is footage of the strike: https://bit.ly/41FMEOT
The loaded launcher posed an immediate threat to IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians and was struck in order to remove the threat.
The IDF will continue to take the necessary measures in self-defense against threats, while ensuring the security of Israeli civilians and the soldiers deployed in the area. The IDF will not allow harm to Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers and will take all necessary measures to ensure their safety.
The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to Israeli civilians and its soldiers.
Attached is footage of the strike: https://bit.ly/41FMEOT
Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:
Weapons belonging to terrorists who hurled explosives and Molotov cocktails toward the community of Karmei Tzur were located by IDF soldiers
Approximately two weeks ago, two terrorists hurled explosives and Molotov Cocktails toward the community of Karmei Tzur. No injuries were reported. Following the attack, IDF soldiers began operating in the area and apprehended the two terrorists, who were transferred for further questioning by the ISA.
Yesterday (Sunday), following the terrorists’ questioning by the ISA, IDF soldiers and Israeli Border Police forces located and dismantled an explosives cache concealed in a school in Beit Ummar.
No damage was caused to the school during the dismantling of the explosives cache.
The IDF views the use of schools for terrorist activity with the utmost severity and will continue to operate to thwart terrorism.
Attached is footage of the cache of explosive devices that was located: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC190420262304989406
Weapons belonging to terrorists who hurled explosives and Molotov cocktails toward the community of Karmei Tzur were located by IDF soldiers
Approximately two weeks ago, two terrorists hurled explosives and Molotov Cocktails toward the community of Karmei Tzur. No injuries were reported. Following the attack, IDF soldiers began operating in the area and apprehended the two terrorists, who were transferred for further questioning by the ISA.
Yesterday (Sunday), following the terrorists’ questioning by the ISA, IDF soldiers and Israeli Border Police forces located and dismantled an explosives cache concealed in a school in Beit Ummar.
No damage was caused to the school during the dismantling of the explosives cache.
The IDF views the use of schools for terrorist activity with the utmost severity and will continue to operate to thwart terrorism.
Attached is footage of the cache of explosive devices that was located: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC190420262304989406
IDF: Yesterday (Sunday), the IDF struck and eliminated Ayman Housna in the central Gaza Strip, a Hamas terrorist who manufactured and repaired weapons used by Hamas terrorists to carry out attacks against IDF troops.
In addition, earlier today (Monday) in the central Gaza Strip, the IDF eliminated Anas Khaled Safi, a Hamas terrorist who was planning to carry out an attack against IDF troops within the immediate timeframe.
Both terrorists posed an immediate threat to the troops and were eliminated in precise aerial strikes.
Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance.
IDF troops in the Southern Command remain deployed in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
Attached is footage from the elimination of the Hamas terrorist Anas Khaled Safi: https://bit.ly/4sV1I6s
In addition, earlier today (Monday) in the central Gaza Strip, the IDF eliminated Anas Khaled Safi, a Hamas terrorist who was planning to carry out an attack against IDF troops within the immediate timeframe.
Both terrorists posed an immediate threat to the troops and were eliminated in precise aerial strikes.
Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance.
IDF troops in the Southern Command remain deployed in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
Attached is footage from the elimination of the Hamas terrorist Anas Khaled Safi: https://bit.ly/4sV1I6s
IDF: IDF troops eliminated terrorists who violated the ceasefire understandings in Southern Lebanon and approached the troops, posing an imminent threat
IDF soldiers continue to operate south of the Forward Defense Line, in accordance with the ceasefire understandings in order to prevent an imminent threat to Israel’s northern communities.
In two separate incidents earlier today (Monday), IDF soldiers identified terrorists in the Bint Jbeil area, who violated the ceasefire understandings by operating within the Forward Defense Area, and approached the soldiers, posing an imminent threat to them.
Following the identification, the Israeli Air Force, acting on the direction of the ground soldiers, subsequently struck and eliminated the terrorists in order to remove the threat.
In an additional incident, IDF soldiers identified terrorists in the Litani area who violated the ceasefire understandings by operating within the Forward Defense Area, and approached the troops, posing an imminent threat to them.
Following the identification, the Israeli Air Force, acting on the direction of the ground soldiers, subsequently struck the terrorists and eliminated them.
The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to Israeli civilians and its soldiers.
IDF soldiers continue to operate south of the Forward Defense Line, in accordance with the ceasefire understandings in order to prevent an imminent threat to Israel’s northern communities.
In two separate incidents earlier today (Monday), IDF soldiers identified terrorists in the Bint Jbeil area, who violated the ceasefire understandings by operating within the Forward Defense Area, and approached the soldiers, posing an imminent threat to them.
Following the identification, the Israeli Air Force, acting on the direction of the ground soldiers, subsequently struck and eliminated the terrorists in order to remove the threat.
In an additional incident, IDF soldiers identified terrorists in the Litani area who violated the ceasefire understandings by operating within the Forward Defense Area, and approached the troops, posing an imminent threat to them.
Following the identification, the Israeli Air Force, acting on the direction of the ground soldiers, subsequently struck the terrorists and eliminated them.
The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to Israeli civilians and its soldiers.